Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant- POND

 

This Teacher Assistant position is part time, fixed hours  Monday-Friday. Rate of pay is $14.52 hourly.  Eligible for medical benefits including health, vision, dental insurance and life insurance. SEP retirement plan after 13 months of employment. Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English, must also have a GED or high school diploma. 

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the EHS Center Based Coordinator, direct supervision may be assigned according to program needs. EHS Infant/Toddler CD Assistant will work to provide high quality, responsive and developmentally appropriate care to enrolled children 0-3.  Work as part of center based child development team to meet program goals and objectives and maintain compliance with all Performance Standards applicable to EHS center based services, as well as state licensing requirements.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure adequate supervision is provided at all times to enrolled children while at the center.
• Sub for teachers as need arises, implementing prepared lessons plans and activities being inclusive of children with disabilities and encouraging male involvement in the classroom as well as helping teaching staff.
• Attend all assigned trainings and team meetings.
• Help prepare materials and supplies needed to implement daily lesson plans.
• Provide a safe, secure classroom that supports exploration, interaction, and skill development.  Provide responsive, nurturing and respectful care to children.
• Must understand and be able to demonstrate positive attachment practices with children and support healthy social-emotional development.
• Adhere to health/safety procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment in the classroom and kitchen.
• Keep appropriate documentation on each child as assigned.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to CACFP guidelines.
• Complete CACFP documentation as directed.
• Maintain high level of confidentially and professionalism.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties and help where needed.
• Other duties as assigned under the direction of Center Based manager, including ongoing recruitment efforts to maintain waiting list.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in early child development/education or have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development IS preferred, if hired without above qualification employee must obtain a CDA within one year of hire.
• Experience working with young children required.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler development, developmentally appropriate practice and activities, child environments, play interaction and attachment parenting.
• Team player, self-initiative, and flexible.
• Must have dependable transportation and current driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and participate in activities on the floor and on child size furniture throughout the day.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
• Must be willing to obtain and keep current CPR/First-Aid Certification.
• Must be willing to obtain and keep current a Food Handler's Permit.
• Must be willing to obtain and keep current a TB skin test.
• Must be able to pass background check.

All employment with Bear River Head Start is contingent upon Policy Council approval, and successful results of a background check. All applicants must also pass a drug test prior to hire including working with children and families. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.